FLAT FLEXIBLE CABLES STANDARD PRODUCTS Nicomatic FFC cables are used in board to board interconnections and can be solderded or used with ZIF/LIF FFC VALUE ADDED OPTIONS Laser & die cutting, bends creasing, variable pitch, video cables... OTHER NICOMATIC FLAT CABLE TECHNOLOGIES TERMINATED WITH CRIMPFLEX Jumper cables, Microflex harness, Butt & staple crimps... MANUFACTURER & DESIGNER OF INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS
INTRO FFC - Flat Flexible Cables Nicomatic s Flat Flexible Cable consists of tin plated copper conductors laminated between polyester films with a thermal adhesive for durability. With pitch density down to 0.50 mm and capable of millions of cycles in high flexing environments, FFC cables are used in a wide variety of electronic applications for board to board interconnections. The cables can be directly soldered or used with ZIF or LIF type connectors. Nicomatic provides a broad range of FFC s Standard sizes are from 0.5 mm to 2.54 mm pitches (0.5, 1, 1.25, 1.27 or 2.54 mm) Other pitches also possible upon request Connection styles: different stripping types for all your needs (with or without reinforcement or soldering). Number of conductors: from 1 to 250 depending on style Length between 0015 and 9999 mm, continuous length available Different stiffener lengths Gold plating to prevent galvanic corrosion of dissimilar metals Shielding for EMI/RFI protection ZIF/LIF end preparation customized to your supply Tailor made customized cables TOP CONTACT TOP CONTACT TOP CONTACT BOTTOM CONTACT TOP CONTACT SOLDERING Main customer benefits......don't forget FULL IN-HOUSE 100% VIDEO CONTROL 1 NO MIN. ORDER SHORT LEAD TIME UP TO 105 C (POLYESTER) Lightweight & space saving construction Ideal for microminiature electrical connections between PCB s, display boards etc. Flexibility and high life expectancy at elevated temperatures Compatible with industry-standard ZIF/LIF connectors Customized options to your requests Easy to order with our standard part numbering system
04 I OVERVIEW PRODUCT RANGE FROM TWO WEEKS LEAD TIME Standard FFC Gold plated FFC Shielded FFC Pitches from 0.5mm to 2.54mm UL approved: -55 C to +105 C Soldered or used with ZIF/LIF connectors No Galvanic corrosion Whisker free Salt spray resistance High Performs performance w/gold w/gold connectors connectors EMI / RFI protection 3 Controlled grounding style impedance options 3 types options
I OVERVIEW PRODUCT RANGE 05 OVERVIEW PRODUCT RANGE FFC Ground options Internal ground External ground Floating ground Specific and custom options Laser & die cutting Bends & creasing Black & polyimide materials Variable pitch SMD placements with connections Video cables Flexcoil, bulk supply Related products terminated with Crimpflex Jumper cables 1.27mm & 2.54mm pitch Microflex Hi-Rel flexible harness Discrete cable to flat cable connection Butt & staple crimps
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I MANUFACTURING 07 TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATIONS TECHNICAL DATA Quality guaranteed by an efficient automated production Nicomatic has been a manufacturer of FFC cables for many years & controls FFC cable production from lamination to insulation, laser cutting & shielding. Thanks to a 100% control of the manufacturing process, Nicomatic ensures the quality and lead-time of our products, as well as a wide range and flexibility to specific requirements. Our FFCs are used in a wide variety of electronic applications as board to board interconnections. In order to meet the requirements of the high-technology electronics market, Nicomatic conforms to EN9100 and ISO9001 certification to build its quality system. The control of all s from product conception to delivery allows our clients to obtain a product specifically adapted to their needs. Our strategy of continuous quality improvement ensures long term development and growth for all of Nicomatic s partners. Nicomatic is compliant with RoHS and REACH requirements.
08 I MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURING PROCESS All of Nicomatic s FFC products are manufactured in-house. Since we do not outsource the production process, we are able to offer quicker turn-around times (from two weeks lead time). We offer wide customization choices. We develop FFCs that are specific to your design needs based on the necessary lengths, contacts, plating, and conductors. Lastly, our manufacturing process limits quality issues & product failures & ensure superior performance. Quality - EN9100 & ISO9001 REACH & RoHS High Standards In order to meet the requirements of the high-technology electronics market, we conform to EN9100 & ISO9001 certification to build our quality system. The control of all s from product conception to delivery allows our clients to obtain a product specifically adapted to their needs. Nicomatic's strategy of continuous quality improvement ensures long term development and growth for all of our partners. Our company is compliant with RoHS and REACH requirements. The company s commitment to provide even higher levels of product quality and customer service is inspired by LEAN Management, and is driven by an internal continuous improvement process called "LEXOR". EN 9100: 2009 EN9001: 2008
I MANUFACTURING 09 Applications - Industry & robotics - Consumer & household electronics - Medical - Automotive - Security - Aeronautics IFE & lighting
I TECHNICAL DATA 11 TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA Product specs with added value options Our standard FFCs are capable of millions of cycles in high flexing environments, work at high temperatures, and are UL approved. The gold version guarantees the absence of tin whiskers at a small pitch. Different types of stripping and reinforcement tapes are offered, dependent on the connection type: P3, P5, P7 or P8. Our automatic P/N builder online allows you to easily find the product that will fit your needs. Our FFCs are designed for board-to-board interconnections in a wide variety of electronic systems. Nicomatic Flat Flexible Cables (FFC) are made up of tin plated copper conductors laminated between polyester films with a thermal adhesive for durability. From 0.50 mm pitch for space saving to 2.54 mm, a large variety of pitches is available to suit your needs. In addition to the standard range, we have developed custom designed flat flex cables such as retractable FFCs, gold plated FFCs, FFCs incorporating shields, grounds, bends & creasing, variable pitch, special marking or SMD placements with connections, also available for high speed. Flat flexible cables are compatible with ZIF and LIF connectors.
12 I TECHNICAL DATA Specification Part Number 050P3NNKLLLL-406406 100P3NNDLLLL-510510 125P3NNCLLLL-510510 127P3NNCLLLL-510510 254P3NNALLLL-510510 Pitch 0.5 mm 1.00 mm 1.25 mm 1.27 mm 2.54 mm Cable width (N+1) 0.50 (N+1) (N+1) 1.25 (N+1) 1.27 (N+1) 2.54 Cable thickness 0.22 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 Conductor width 0.28 0.66 0.8 0.8 1.57 Conductor thickness 0.035 0.076 0.076 0.076 0.076 Exposed length 4 5 5 5 5 Stiffener length 6 10 10 10 10 Mating thickness 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 Margin 0.36 0.66 0.85 0.86 1.68 Conductor material Tin plated copper Tin plated copper Tin plated copper Tin plated copper Tin plated copper Insulation Polyester Polyester Polyester Polyester Polyester High temp. insulation material Yes: polyimide substrate up to +125 C Yes: polyimide substrate up to +125 C Yes: polyimide substrate up to +125 C Yes: polyimide substrate up to +125 C Yes: polyimide substrate up to +125 C Voltage (max.) 90 V 90 V 300 V 300 V 300 V Temperature -55 C to +105 C -55 C to +105 C -55 C to +105 C -55 C to +105 C -55 C to +105 C UL flame rating VW-1 VW-1 VW-1 VW-1 VW-1 Dielectric strength 5 000 V 5 000 V 5 000 V 5 000 V 5 000 V Insulation resistance 5 000 Mega Ohm 5 000 Mega Ohm 5 000 Mega Ohm 5 000 Mega Ohm 5 000 Mega Ohm RoHs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Current rating (max)* 0.5 A 1.2 A 1.4 A 3 A 3 A Folding yes yes yes yes yes Bending radius 10KK cycles at 25mm 10KK cycles at 25mm 10KK cycles at 25mm 10KK cycles at 25mm 10KK cycles at 25mm * Value dependant on ZIF/LIF connector performance, ambient temperature, altitude. 12000000 Cycles vs. Centimeters 10000000 CABLE LENGHT (LLLL) STIFFENER MARGIN 8000000 PITCH CABLE WIDTH 6000000 EXPOSED 4000000 2000000 MATING THICKNESS 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.54 3.0 Bend diameter (cm) Typical P3 FFC dimensions Bending FFC dimensions All dimensions in cm
I TECHNICAL DATA 13 Typical standard FFC types P3 style P5 style MATING THICKNESS CABLE (LLLL) STIFFENER STIFFENER MARGIN PITCH CABLE WIDTH EXPOSED EXPOSED P7 style P8 style STIFFENER EXPOSED EXPOSED Ordering information pitch (mm) 0.5 1.00 1.25 / 1.27 2.54 Min. / Max. number of conductors 4-100 2-100 2-80 2-41 - The maximum cable length with standard part numbering is 9.99 meters. Please contact your Nicomatic sales representative for pricing on longer lengths. - 1 to 250 conductors possible upon request - Packaging: Supplied flat or coiled depending on length, with lot number & date code. Sometimes also supplied banded together or cardboard on edge - The minimum cable length per pitch is as follows: pitch (mm) 0.5 1.00 1.25 / 1.27 2.54 Min. Length for Cable Style P3* (mm) 15.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Min. Length for Cable Style P5* (mm) 15.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 *Shorter lengths may be possible if required, depending on construction. Consult us.
I OUR PRODUCTS & P/N 15 OUR PRODUCTS OUR PRODUCTS AND P/N Standard product range & specific requirements We are a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of standard and custom FFC cables. Nicomatic, an ISO 9001/EN 9100 certified company, has over a decade of experience manufacturing FFC cables. Not only have we served the industry but we have also consistently exceeded customer expectations and industry standards. Nicomatic provides RoHS compliant FFC cables. Our termination options meet industry standards for LIF and ZIF connections & soldered versions. Our value-added options allow our customers to perfectly fit to their application needs - whether looking for a market standard, or a tailor made solution including gold termination, EMI-RFI protection, higher retention values etc.
16 I OUR PRODUCTS & P/N Standard FFC cables Part numbering system MEASURED IN MM FROM END TO END How to order - left end - - right end - 100 P3 14 D 0305 5 10 5 10 PITCH STYLE NB OF CONDUCTOR CONDUCTORS SIZE EXPOSED STIFFENER EXPOSED STIFFENER GLOSSARY 1 Pitch 050-0.50 mm 100-1.00 mm 125-1.25 mm 127-1.27 mm 254-2.54 mm 2 Style P3 P5 P7 P8 3 Number of conductors (from 02 to 100*) 4 Conductor size (tinned) K - 0.035 mm x 0.28 mm D - 0.076 mm x 0.66 mm C - 0.076 mm x 0.80 mm A - 0.076 mm x 1.57 mm Pitch (mm) 0.50 1.00 1.25/1.27 2.54 5 Length in mm (measured from end to end) From 0015 to 9999mm: any above possible upon request 6 Exposed length in mm 7 Stiffener length in mm *view page 13
I OUR PRODUCTS & P/N 17 styles P3 P5 P7 P8 ADVANTAGES LONG LIFE EXPECTANCY HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURING FOR HIGH REACTIVITY P3 P7 2 REINFORCEMENTS AT BOTH ENDS ON SAME SIDE NO REINFORCEMENT OR STRIPPING AT NEITHER ENDS P5 P8 2 REINFORCEMENTS AT BOTH ENDS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE REINFORCEMENTS ON BOTH SIDES AT THE EDGE
18 I OUR PRODUCTS & P/N Gold plated FFC cables Part numbering system MEASURED IN MM FROM END TO END How to order 100 P3 14 HG 0102 - left end - - right end - 4 06 4 06 PITCH STYLE NB OF CONDUCTOR CONDUCTORS SIZE EXPOSED STIFFENER EXPOSED STIFFENER GLOSSARY 1 Pitch 050-0.50 mm 100-1.00 mm 125-1.25 mm 127-1.27 mm 254-2.54 mm 2 Style P3 P5 P8 3 Number of conductors (from 02 to 99*) 4 Conductor size (gold) RG - 0.035 mm x 0.28 mm HG - 0.076 mm x 0.66 mm GG - 0.076 mm x 0.80 mm EG - 0.076 mm x 1.57 mm Pitch (mm) 0.50 1.0 1.25/1.27 2.54 Bare copper conductor with 1.0 µm of nickel and 0.10 µm of gold in exposed areas. 5 Length in mm (measured from end to end) From 0015 to 9999 mm: any above possible upon request 6 4 - Exposed length in mm 6 - Stiffener length in mm *view page 13
I OUR PRODUCTS & P/N 19 Au gold NO GALVANIC CORROSION ADVANTAGES ZIF/LIF COMPATIBILITY* MILLIONS OF CYCLES RESISTANCE** Whisker free Salt spray resistance High actuation life even at elevate operating temperatures Samples available and short lead time Table summary pitch (mm) 0.5 1.00 1.25 / 1.27 2.54 Conductor Width (mm) 0.28 0.66 0.80 1.57 Conductor Thickness (mm) 0.035 0.076 0.076 0.076 Tin Plated Copper Designation K D C A Gold Designation RG HG GG EG *Nicomatic recommendation: gold to gold connection ensures optimal performance ** High nickel underplated thickness
20 I OUR PRODUCTS & P/N FFC shielded cables Part numbering system MEASURED IN MM FROM END TO END How to order - left end - - right end - 100 P3 14 K 0102 5 10 5 10 EXT PITCH STYLE NB OF CONDUCTORS CONDUCTOR SIZE EXPOSED STIFFENER EXPOSED STIFFENER GROUNDING GLOSSARY 1 Pitch 050-0.50 mm 100-1.00 mm 125-1.25 mm 127-1.27 mm 254-2.54 mm 2 Style P3 P5 P8 3 Number of conductors (from 02 to 99*) 4 Conductor size (gold) RG - 0.035 mm x 0.28 mm HG - 0.076 mm x 0.66 mm GG - 0.076 mm x 0.80 mm EG - 0.076 mm x 1.57 mm (Thin) K - 0.035 mm x 0.28 mm D - 0.076 mm x 0.66 mm C - 0.076 mm x 0.80 mm A - 0.076 mm x 1.57 mm Pitch (mm) 0.50 1.00 1.25 / 1.27 2.54 5 Length in mm (measured from end to end) From 0015 to 9999: any above possible upon request 6 4 - Exposed length in mm 6 - Stiffener length in mm 7 EXT external ground INT internal ground 1: ground to pin 1 and pin NN on one end 2: ground to pin 1 & pin NN on both ends FLT floating ground
I OUR PRODUCTS & P/N 21 Al aluminium EFFECTIVE PROTECTION FROM EMI / RFI - EMI up to 100 db ADVANTAGES WIDE RANGE OF CAPABILITY SAMPLES AVAILABLE SHORT LEAD TIME Various types of grounds given your needs Shielding effectiveness (see chart p.22) 3 types of shieldings: Type of Ground External Floating Internal Internal Designation EXT FLT INT1 INT2 Grounding Ground is located on one end of the cable only No ground Ground to first and last conductors on one end only Ground to first and last conductors on both ends - Shielding: Nicomatic shielded cables are shielded by wraping an insulated aluminum foil on polyester FFC cables MORE INFO NEXT PAGE
22 I OUR PRODUCTS & P/N Comparative chart of different shielding effectiveness 10 DB/DIV 10 Khz 100 Khz 1 Mhz 10 Mhz 100 Mhz 1 Ghz Al - Internal ground one end Al - Internal ground both ends Al - External ground one end Al - External ground both ends Ag - Internal ground both ends Ag - External ground both ends
I OUR PRODUCTS & P/N 23 Type of shielding Internal ground CLEAN SOLUTION ADVANTAGES Grounding integrated on the cable Good shielding performance* (see chart) Internal grounding INT2 recommended for long distance cable to shield INTn EXAMPLE 050 P3 NN K LLLL - 406 406 - INT1 Ground to pin 1 and pin NN on one end 050 P3 NN K LLLL - 406 406 - INT2 Ground to pin 1 and pin NN on both ends External ground EXT EXAMPLE BEST PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES Adding a shielding in an existing design Outer shield connection to the PCB Good shielding performance*(see chart) 050 P3 NN K LLLL - 406 406 - EXT Polyester insolator removed on a 10 mm strip Floating (no ground) EASY DESIGN FLT (no ground) EXAMPLE ADVANTAGES Shielding solution without any change in the PCB design 050 P3 NN K LLLL - 406 406 - FLT
24 I OUR PRODUCTS & P/N Specific & custom made FFCs Illustrations and short definitions Laser & die cutting Bends & creasing Black & polyimide materials Variable pitch Multi way configuration Multi connectors cables Compatible cable ends for mating with Hirose connector ranges Cable ready to be integrated High temparature up to 125 C Discrete integration Custom sizes Low resistance Good performance NEED MORE INFO? Wide copper FFC SMD placements with connections Video cables Please contact your sales representative or visit us: www.nicomatic.com High power applications Variable soldering different component on flat cable: LED - connectors -... Ready to plug connector Compliance w/ LVDS protocol RJ45 cables Flexcoil Bulk supply Quick off the shelf insertion / extraction (standard 1mm pitch) Availaible in 6/8 positions Compact design Flexibility in tighter spaces Reel packaging Can be cut to your needs Compatible with Crimpflex
I OUR PRODUCTS & P/N 25 Related products terminated with crimpflex Terminated FFC with Crimpflex Jumper cables 1.27 & 2.54mm pitch Microflex Hi-Rel flex harness Discrete cable to flat cable connection Butt & staple crimps For use with extension cables on as board for board interconnection. Exists with more than 15 styles of contacts and 12 styles of housings High vibration resistant flexible solutions Female-female, solderpin & Octopus versions available Easy mating from flat to discrete wire at industry standard 2.54 mm pitch. Fully recyclable & RoHS compliant tool available Crimp link between two flat flexible supports Crimpflex crimping technology Contact crimped Crimpflex system patented by NICOMATIC description Developed and patented by NICOMATIC, the CRIMPFLEX connection system complies with the most rigorous electrical and mechanical requirements. The crimping of the contacts is obtained by piercing the conductor in 6 points. This ensures excellent mechanical retention by 2 points and electrical contact by 4 points with the lowest possible contact resistance. crimping environement Copper conductors, silver or carbon ink printed conductors, EL lamps. All types of flexible circuits for which thickness ranges from 50µm to 500µm (0.002 to 0.019 ). For other thicknesses, please contact NICOMATIC. Can pierce all kinds of supports: polyester, FR4, polyimide, PTFE, etc. advantages - Use of contacts in reel at final pitch of 2.54 mm (0.100 ) and 1.27mm (0.050 ) - Mass termination of all contacts in one press stroke which saves time and allows more accuracy - Crimp is easily inspected - The housing is assembled after crimping - The width of the circuit is not limited by the width of the housing - The housing can be removed - The broadest range of crimp connectors in the industry
26 I CORPORATE Our main product ranges HIGH PERFORMANCE Micro-connectors CMM CONNECTORS DMM CONNECTORS MICROFLEX FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT & FFC cables CRIMPFLEX JUMPERS CRIMPFLEX CONTACTS CRIMPING MACHINES DOMES & COMPONENTS for man/machine interface SWITCH'AIR DOMES DOME ARRAYS LEDS FOR MEMBRANE SWITCHES